President and Mrs. Towey Meet Pope Francis in Philadelphia

Jim and Mary Towey greeted the Holy Father on Sunday after his departing remarks in a hangar at the Philadephia International Airport. President Towey told Pope Francis that Ave Maria University sent its love, and the Holy Father asked for our prayers.

Six Ave Maria University students, President Jim Towey, and Vice President for Student Affairs Julie Cosden were in Philadelphia for the Papal Events this past weekend. AMU’s Director of Student Engagement and Operations, Martin Doman, and his band performed prior to Sunday’s Mass with Pope Francis. Martin’s band was selected as one of nine to perform on Sunday. The band includes two AMU alums, Ben Houde and Rich Dittus.